Medical Officer at Alafia Specialist Clinic and Maternity Home

About the Job

Location: Igarra, Edo State, Nigeria

About Us:

Alafia Specialist Clinic and Maternity Home is a private clinic founded by the late Dr. Augustine Momo Owolabi in 1983, with a mission to provide quality healthcare and education to rural communities. This organisation comprises of 30- 50 employees and is committed to community welfare and healthcare. We strongly believe in giving back to the community; hence, we regularly organize free healthcare initiatives for neighbouring communities. Our services encompass healthcare consultations, laboratory diagnostics, pharmaceutical services, comprehensive maternity care and surgeries.

Role Purpose:

We are in search of a compassionate and dedicated Medical Officer to join our team at Alafia Specialist Clinic and Maternity Home. The ideal candidate is a qualified medical doctor deeply committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services. As a Medical Officer, you will diagnose and treat various medical conditions, conduct examinations, prescribe medications, perform procedures, and coordinate patient care.

Collaborating with fellow healthcare professionals, you'll ensure patient-centric care delivery while educating patients and families on preventive healthcare measures. We seek someone with exemplary clinical skills, effective communication, and a profound sense of empathy and professionalism. This role presents an opportunity to positively impact the health and well-being of Igarra and neighbouring communities in Edo State.

Key Responsibilities:

• Addressing client medical issues through history review, treatment, counselling, and examination management.
• Upholding confidentiality and impartiality in all interactions.
• Recording and maintaining sensitive patient/client information such as medical history and examination results.
• Performing procedures including suturing, appendectomy, herniorrhaphy, lumpectomy, and caesarean section.
• Providing clear explanations of procedures and prescribed treatments to patients.
• Meeting government-set treatment targets and staying updated on medical developments.
• Coordinating primary and secondary care, offering clinical expertise, and providing guidance to the healthcare team.
• Managing administrative tasks such as reporting, accurate documentation, and risk management.
• Continuously evaluating and enhancing clinical operations while ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and ethical standards.
• Advocating for patients and efficiently managing accident and emergency cases.
• Effectively managing Obs and Gynae patients, particularly antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Medical degree qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of post NYSC experience.
• Valid registration and license from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Proficiency in computer literacy and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated compassion, dedication, and attention to detail.
• Ability to use ultrasound machine especially for antenatal patients.
• Excellent counselling, teaching, and listening skills.
• Exceptional decision-making and management capabilities.

Key Success Measures

• Patient Satisfaction levels assessed through surveys, feedback forms, or direct interactions to ensure that their healthcare needs are being met effectively.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of medical treatments and interventions by tracking patient outcomes, such as recovery rates, complication rates, and overall health improvements.
• Compliance with Medical Standards and protocols in clinical practice to maintain quality and safety in patient care.
• Evaluating the medical officer's efficiency in managing patient caseloads, conducting examinations, performing procedures, and completing administrative tasks within designated timeframes.
• Measuring the medical officer's ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, communicate efficiently, and contribute positively to multidisciplinary care teams.
• Ensuring adherence to ethical principles and codes of conduct in medical practice, including confidentiality, integrity, and respect for patient autonomy.
• Assessing the medical officer's ability to effectively utilize healthcare resources, including medical equipment, medications, and staff, to optimize patient care outcomes while minimizing waste and inefficiency.

Pay and Benefits

• A furnished 2-bedroom apartment
• Very competitive pay
• A percentage on every major surgery performed upon successful completion of probation.